Terengganu Keris with a Nicely Carved Sarong (Sheath)

F. de Luzon · 25th March 2017, 10:31 AM

Here is a keris from Terengganu, Malaysia (purchased in Kuala Lumpur).

Located at the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the state is known for its heritage crafts such as wood carving, brassware and ironware. While they keep the tradition of keris making alive by producing high quality blades, the present example is meant for the tourist market. Aside from the low quality blade, the hilt and sheath are of non-traditional design.

The 9 luk blade is 46 cm long. The nicely carved hilt and sheath are made of meranti wood. The pendokok (hilt cup) is cast from brass. It's a nice souvenir but of a different quality from the traditional Keris Melayu.

25th March 2017, 10:31 AM	#1
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	Terengganu Keris with a Nicely Carved Sarong (Sheath) Here is a keris from Terengganu, Malaysia (purchased in Kuala Lumpur). Located at the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the state is known for its heritage crafts such as wood carving, brassware and ironware. While they keep the tradition of keris making alive by producing high quality blades, the present example is meant for the tourist market. Aside from the low quality blade, the hilt and sheath are of non-traditional design. The 9 luk blade is 46 cm long. The nicely carved hilt and sheath are made of meranti wood. The pendokok (hilt cup) is cast from brass. It's a nice souvenir but of a different quality from the traditional Keris Melayu. Attached Images Last edited by F. de Luzon; 25th March 2017 at 11:58 AM.